NAVAL ARCHITECT / STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Ship Design and Construction Technology
Structural Steel Strength Calculation, Stress Analysis
On Site Inspection & Construction Supervision, Ship Tests
Offshore Facilities / Drilling Platform / Floating Dry Docks
AutoCAD / SolidWorks / MultiFrames / Revit / MS Office
Meticulous, precision-oriented steel construction engineer with 15+ years of experience in industrial, marine, offshore and architectural applications. Offers exceptional strength at all stages of the design process, from preliminary concept development and engineering calculations through to construction detailing, performance testing and ongoing troubleshooting. Self-directed and collaborative team player, equally effective working independently and as part of a high performance group committed to a common objective. Excels in high pressure environments that demand quick study talents and creative problem-solving capabilities
CORE KNOWLEDGE AREAS
ü Structural Steel Design
ü Construction Technology
ü Stress Analysis
ü Specification Tables
ü Engineering Calculations
ü Welding Schedules
ü Quality & Cost Control
ü Material Estimates
ü Tests & Reports
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Structural/Mechanical Designer 2011.May –2012
Engineering Department, AFI Hydro, Paris, Ontario, Canada
Ÿ Design of water control gates and hoisting systems for various projects for the hydroelectric industry as per customer specifications, providing support to engineering staff for proper dimensioning and drawing contents quality
Ÿ Work within the project team environment from conceptual and preliminary stages of the project design through to completion
Ÿ Complete the detailed design according to preliminary design and calculations
Ÿ Prepare detailed drawings in accordance with detailed instructions and established drafting standards, using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Ÿ Revises drawings prior to release to Production
Architectural Designer (Contract) 2009.May – 2011.Apr.
Engineering facilities, PPD, UWO London, Ontario, Canada
Ÿ Prepared AutoCAD drawings of accurate locations of all drinking fountains; barrier free washrooms, automatic door openers, elevators; safety equipments include fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, emergency showers, eye wash stations, floor drainages; power panels, in UWO main campus buildings and in areas determined by the project. Visit job sites to compile measurements and accurate data. Created inventory list in Excel
Ÿ Developed architectural design for the alteration projects in UWO main campus buildings: SEB, AC, SSC, CSF, EXHR, TEB, RRI, WVB
Ÿ Prepared floor plans for WebSite update, up-loaded scanned specifications of UWO building to website
Ÿ Upgraded site services UWO map: Compressed airlines; LED Lighting; Hot work places
Ÿ Created Revit 3D model of new renovated rooms
Senior Structural Designer (Contract) Aug.2007 – Nov.2008
STX US Marine Inc. (through Noramtec) Houston, TX
Ÿ Developed engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts to detailed drawings
Ÿ Created deck plans, bottom plan, centerline profile, girder elevations, longitudinal structure, transverse frames, bulkheads, and structure details, contract job extended from 6 months to 16 months
Ÿ Finished welding schedules, engine and gear box foundations, propeller shaft strut, rudder stock support structures, bulwark and handrail arrangement
Ÿ Utilized AutoCAD and Rhino 3D models for steel structures which mechanical engineer utilized to check piping installation
Ÿ Created Multi Frames 4D model for steel structures and conducted load and stress analysis
Ÿ Prepared aluminum deckhouse installation and welding procedures to steel main deck, weight and gravity
Product Designer Aug.2005 – Aug.2007
ZMC Window Covering Inc. Woodbridge (Toronto), ON
Ÿ Develop designs and drawings for clutches, spring assisted system (applied patent), aluminum profiles, and plastic mating parts for use in specialized system
Ÿ Interprets clients’ product concepts and creates detailed design drawings, complete with part and material specifications and costs estimates, reviewing drawings to resolve performance and production issues and control material costs
Ÿ Provides technical support and quality control for production, with hand-on involvement in sourcing materials and supplier negotiations and conducting quality assurance tests on product prototypes and first-line production to ensure compliance with design parameters and tolerances
Ÿ CAD systems: Solid Works 2004 & AutoCAD 2002
Draftsperson Dec.2003 – Aug.2005
Engineering Department Blue Giant, Brampton, Ontario
Ÿ Developed engineering drawings for elevating docks and lifting tables
Ÿ Checked and verified design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
Ÿ Created bill of materials
Ÿ Completed documentation packages and produced drawing sets
Ÿ Wrote technical reports as well as prepared contracts and tender documents
Hull Design Engineer 1997 – 2003.Mar
Marine Design & Research Institute (Named Technology Centre before 1997), QingDao, ShanDong, China
Project Hull Leader, Hull Design Engineer 2002 - 2003
Working (detail) design for South Korea 4600t asphalt carrier BITUMEN KUNSAN conversion project --- NK Class
Ÿ Negotiated with ship owner's representatives, shipyard’s project manager, workers' supervisor, technicians, etc., and attended all meetings of conversion project every working day
Ÿ Created conversion project principal technology, hull cutting and lengthening (18 meter) technology, 390/130/90 tons cargo tank lifting and installing technology
Ÿ Finished tightness test guideline, inclining test guideline, sea trial guideline
Ÿ Created welding schedules
Ÿ Made or checked detail drawings according to approved concept design as follows:
Main deck steel construction plans (made)
Upper deck steel construction plans
Double bottom construction plans (made)
Bulkhead construction plans (made)
Cargo tank construction plans
Deckhouse construction plans
Loadline and draft plans
General arrangement (made)
Outfitting arrangement (made)
Covers and holes arrangement (made)
Fire fighting arrangement (made)
Ÿ Designed steel construction and arrangement drawings as follows:-
Platform and ladder construction plans, and arrangement plan
Cargo tank hatch cover construction plans
Foundation construction plans
Ÿ Was in charge of inclining test
Ÿ Took part in tightness test, sea trial
Ÿ Project supervised and problem-solved
Hull Design Engineer, Project Hull Leader, Major Participant 2002
Preliminary & Detail design of 5000t lifting capacity semi-immerge barge conversion project of BeiHai Fleet China – CCS Class
Ÿ Negotiated with ship owners, shipyard’s project manager, workers' supervisor, technicians, etc., and attended all meetings of conversion project every working day
Ÿ Created conversion building technology---
Ÿ Made the calculation of the local strength of hull structure
Ÿ Made or checked hull construction plans, general arrangement, outfitting arrangement, etc.
Ÿ Finished tightness test guideline, sinking and floating test guideline
Ÿ Created welding specification sheet
Ÿ Was in charge of sinking and floating test
Ÿ Took part in tightness test
Ÿ Project supervised and problem-solved
Hull Design Engineer, Major Participant 2001
Preliminary & Detail design of Norway cement bulk carrier M.V GEFION conversion project -- DNV Class
Ÿ Created local strength calculations, welding dimension tables, tightness test guidelines of hull
Ÿ Made outfitting arrangement plans
Ÿ Created the hull construction plans
Ÿ Checked the detail construction plans
Hull Design Engineer, Major Participant 2000
Preliminary & Detail design 100-person transportation boat – CCS Class
Ÿ Designed rudder system, and mast construction plans
Ÿ Designed anchor system and arrangement plans
Ÿ Created general, and holes & covers arrangement plans
Ÿ Finished fire fighting and life-saving arrangement plan
Ÿ Created tightness test guideline
Hull Design Engineer, Major Participant 1997-1999
Technology Centre (Was part of BeiHai ShipYard before 1997), QingDao, ShanDong, China
Detail design of Norway M.V Cementrans cement bulk carrier conversion project -- DNV Class
Detail design of South Korea 1600 pure car carrier KASHIMA conversion project – NK Class
Ÿ Estimated material for bidding
Ÿ Negotiated with ship owner's representatives, manager, workers' supervisor, technicians, etc. and attended meetings of conversion project
Ÿ Finished tightness test guideline, inclining test guideline
Ÿ Made hull construction detail drawings as follows:
The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, deck construction plans
Deckhouse construction plans
Slope-way construction plans
Ladders and platform construction plans
Cargo tank hatch cover construction plans
Marking plans
Loadline and draft plans
Movable hatch cover and fan bed construction plans
Ÿ Was in charge of inclining test
Ÿ Project supervised and problem-solved
1996.09 -1997. 06 Was assigned to NaiKai University for English training by BeiHai Shipyard, TianJin, China
Hull Engineer, Major Participant 1994-1996
QingDao BeiHai Shipyard, QingDao, China
Preliminary & Detail design 22000 Tons lifting capacity floating dry dock -- CCS Class
Preliminary & Detail design 28000 Tons lifting capacity floating dry dock -- CCS Class
Ÿ Took part in selecting typical ships
Ÿ Created local strength calculations, welding schedules
Ÿ Created top deck, safety deck construction plans
Ÿ Designed platform & wing wall construction plans
Ÿ Finished bulkhead & pontoon construction plans
Ÿ Took part in sinking and floating test, tightness test
Ÿ Weight and gravity calculation
Hull Engineer 1994-2003
Assistant Engineer 1989-1994
Technology Centre, QingDao, China
QingDao BeiHai Shipyard, QingDao, China
Participated in other projects of preliminary & detail designs, applied CCS Class
Ÿ Passenger Barges
Ÿ Floating Docks
Ÿ Floating Crane
Ÿ Offshore Facilities
Ÿ Oil Drilling Platforms
Ÿ Steel Walkways
Ÿ Rock Drilling Dredgers
Ÿ Flattening Equipments
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Shipbuilding and Engineering
East China Shipbuilding Engineering University Zhen Jiang, China 1989
Evaluated by University of Toronto to be equivalent in academic level to a four year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from a recognized Canadian university
ADDITIONAL COURSES
English Communication Skills for Engineers
Nan Kai University Tian Jin, China 1997
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Course, Applied AutoCAD Engineering Co-operative Program
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre, Toronto, 2003
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST